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Students from Irving had a great time learning something new on their field trip to The Well in downtown Norman!

Students got hands-on experience making chicken enchiladas, cilantro rice and corn salsa, then got to enjoy the best part: eating what they made! It looks like there were plenty of smiling faces by the end of the day.

Great cooking and good times happening at Irving!
about 1 hour ago, NPS Communications
Group of students seated at a kitchen counter, some wearing glasses, with food on plates.
Trays of enchiladas and bowls of rice and salad on a table. An open container with a spoon in the center.
A square plate with two burritos, salsa, and rice in a bowl. The plate is on a gray surface.
Square plate with two enchiladas and a white bowl with tomato and corn salsa on a gray table.
Asking about suicide doesn’t plant the idea; it opens the door for support.

If you’re worried about someone, it’s okay to ask:
“Are you thinking about suicide?”

Ask directly. Listen without judgment. Stay connected.
2 days ago, NPS Communications
A circular logo with a smiling sun running and clouds. Text reads "There are so many Oklahoma sunsets you haven't seen yet." Below is "Keep Going 988".
A fresh coat of paint makes a big difference!

Thank you to the Vision Bank volunteers who spent time at Lakeview Elementary during the United Way Day of Caring, helping give our blacktop a fresh new look.

We appreciate the time, energy and support our community continues to give our schools!
5 days ago, NPS Communications
Three people in blue shirts and shorts kneeling to paint a multicolored flower in an open area.
Two people in blue shirts are painting a colorful map of the US on the ground.
We have a Voice of the Heartland champion!

Congratulations to NPS student Smith O’Hara, who was named the winner of the The Sooner Theatre of Norman, Inc.'s Voice of the Heartland competition Tuesday night!

Smith delivered an incredible performance and came out on top in a talented field of competitors.

We’re so proud of Smith and can’t wait to see what’s next!
6 days ago, NPS Communications
A boy in a blue suit holds a trophy, standing next to a woman in a pink dress. Behind them, several people watch, including a girl in a yellow dress and a man in a suit.
A young person in a blue suit on stage, holding a microphone, with speakers and instruments in the background.
A young person in a blue suit sings into a microphone on a stage with blue lighting.
A lot of work behind the scenes is making a big difference across Norman Public Schools.

Twenty-five NPS buildings have earned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Certification this year, up from 14 last year, nearly an 80% increase. Even better, every NPS building submitted for certification earned approval.

ENERGY STAR Certification recognizes buildings that rank among the top 25% nationwide for energy efficiency while meeting standards for indoor air quality and ventilation.

This achievement is the result of years of work by our operations team, campus staff and partners to reduce energy use, improve efficiency and be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.

Most importantly, saving on utility costs means more resources can stay where they belong: in our schools and classrooms supporting students.
We're proud of the work happening across NPS to make our schools more efficient and sustainable.
8 days ago, NPS Communications
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Norman FFA had a strong showing at the County Livestock Show!

Our students brought home breed championships, overall championships, showmanship honors and top finishes across multiple divisions.

Swine
Delayney Deskin had an outstanding showing, earning a Reserve Grand Champion Dark Cross Gilt, Breed Champion Spot Gilt and Reserve Breed Champion honors in Berkshire and Dark Cross.

Goats
Caden Taylor earned Overall Grand Champion Market Wether Goat and Overall Reserve Champion Junior Prospect Doe. Jesus Velasco earned Overall Grand Champion Junior Prospect Doe, 1st place Overall Goat Showman and 1st place Senior Showman. Several other Norman FFA exhibitors earned class and division championships and top finishes.

Sheep
Jaida Wyatt earned 1st place Class 1 Natural Market Lamb and Reserve Breed Natural Market Lamb.

Cattle
Lincoln Styles earned 1st place Class 1 Mini Hereford Heifer, Reserve Breed and 1st place Junior Showman. Millie Styles earned 1st place Class 2 Mini Hereford Heifer and Champion Breed.

Poultry
Hudson Keller earned multiple top finishes, including 1st place and Reserve Champion honors.

Ag Mechanics
Rush Herzog and Caden Taylor earned 1st place, while Jaxson Givens earned 2nd and 3rd place finishes.

Barn Keeping
Norman FFA earned 1st place in Sheep, 1st place in Cattle and 1st place Overall.

Congratulations to all of our Norman FFA students on an incredible County Livestock Show!
9 days ago, NPS Communications
Two young men stand with goats in a ring at an event. One holds a goat by the leash.
A woman holds a white and brown goat in an indoor area, with metal fences and banners reading "Norman" and "405 Equipment."
Two people stand with a gray lamb and white lamb at an indoor event. Spectators are seated in bleachers.
Two young men in cowboy hats and jeans stand next to each other, one holding a box and the other a hat.
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Cavender Subaru of Norman stopped by Adams Elementary Friday with another generous donation!

For the past four years, Cavender Subaru of Norman has supported Adams Elementary, and this year’s $12,500 donation is making a big difference in classrooms.

These funds go directly to teachers and students, helping provide hands-on materials, classroom resources and new equipment for the PE program. It gives teachers more opportunities to create engaging, everyday learning experiences and helps students have the tools they need to learn and grow.

We’re grateful to Cavender Subaru of Norman for continuing to invest in Adams students and teachers. Your support truly makes a difference!
12 days ago, NPS Communications
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Three people on stage, one holding a purple box, another with a microphone. A projector screen behind them shows "Special Guest Subaru Cavendar" and a car image.
A group of adults and teens poses in front of a projector screen with purple signs.
A group of people stands on stage with boxes of gifts, a backdrop of blue curtains.
Congratulations to these Norman Public Schools seniors named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program!

Norman High School

Anika Dehadrai
Madhav Jayachand
William Kempf

Norman North High School

Syed Rayyan Ali
Eden Bales
Alexander Bourne
Meredith Dodge
Jocelyn Emerson
Elijah LeBlanc
Isaac Moradi-Araghi
Lydia Pence
Annika Reed-Vernon
Yihan Zhang
Sophia Zhao

These students are among more than 16,000 seniors nationwide recognized for their outstanding academic achievement.

Way to go, Tigers and Timberwolves! We’re proud of you!
12 days ago, NPS Communications
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Strong schools are built with strong community partnerships.

Thursday morning, Norman Public Schools principals and administrators connected with local businesses at the Partners in Education breakfast, hosted by the Norman Chamber of Commerce.

It was a great chance to share ideas, make connections and find new ways to work together for our students and schools.
13 days ago, NPS Communications
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Two men select food from a buffet table with various dishes, one man holding a plate.
People gather at a buffet table, selecting various foods. One man wears a black shirt with an orange logo.
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Longfellow Cross Country had a great meet in Lawton last week!

Boys Team — 1st Place
Girls Team — 2nd Place
Two individual medalists

Lots of personal records set! We’re so proud of the progress this team is making. Keep it up, Longfellow!
13 days ago, NPS Communications
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Person holds a trophy with a logo and the words "Cameron Invitational Team Champion Jr Boys." They are wearing a gray shirt.
Norman High Cross Country continued its strong tradition at the Greenhill Relays in Dallas, Texas, last week.

The Tigers' varsity boys finished fifth out of 42 teams, while the varsity girls placed 13th out of 36 teams. The girls also improved their relay time by nearly 20 seconds from last year.

The Tigers' JV boys brought home the biggest trophy, winning first place out of 44 teams. The winning relay team featured Harrison Kupec, Asher Navarro, Porter Volentine and Gage Asprey.

Congratulations to all of our Norman High Cross Country athletes and coaches on an outstanding showing!
15 days ago, NPS Communications
A group of people wearing matching gray T-shirts and shorts stands in front of a brick building.
A group of women in orange and white athletic wear pose for a photo on a field.
A runner in a red jersey jumps over hay bales in a field. People stand in the background.
Four young men in matching orange shirts with the letter N and black shorts pose for a photo.
Two female runners in an outdoor cross-country event, with one jumping over hay bales and another running nearby. A coach watches from the side.
Four women jumping over hay bales during a race. Trees and people in the background.
A female athlete in mid-jump over a straw hurdle, with a track and spectators in background.
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A runner in an orange tank top and black shorts runs on a dry grassy field.
Congratulations to Lincoln Elementary’s Ms. Lynn Susanto on receiving a grant from Oklahoma Educators Credit Union

We’re so grateful for community partners who support our educators and students and help make a difference in our classrooms.

Way to go, Ms. Susanto!
21 days ago, NPS Communications
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Our Early Learning Center preschoolers had a great week last week!

From learning and exploring to playing and having fun, our little learners stayed busy! We love watching them grow more confident, curious and independent each day.

Learn more about NPS Early Childhood Education: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/early-childhood-education?fbclid=IwY2xjawUCw6ZwZG9mA2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTBjZnJOZzlYWFgxeGY1U1ZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR6wqWvOZwFI8Uwvn6FzdQKR3KuMzUNcxjiXdgVrkCcuFyH_DZBrsHdLYxojXQ_aem_yvbWkyId3-xkx40AztUuvQ
22 days ago, NPS Communications
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A woman holds a spoon in a bowl, feeding a baby sitting at a table.
A smiling woman holding a smiling baby. Both have bright purple lighting behind them.
A baby in a white shirt crawls on the carpeted floor, smiling. A pink wall and toys are behind them.
A young child, smiling, holding a red shopping basket. The room has light flooring and a door.
Woman wearing a colorful apron, seated on a floor, smiling and holding a baby on her lap.
A baby in a crib looks at the camera with a smiling face through a round mirror mounted on the crib wall.
A woman in a yellow shirt is seated, reading a fish book to a toddler in a yellow shirt.
A classroom with children seated at tables, engaged in an activity with mats. There are chairs, tables, and a window in the background.
September is Suicide Prevention Month.

Join us tomorrow, September 1st, for an online session: “What Parents Need to Know About Suicide Prevention,” presented by the Cook Center for Human Connection.

Sessions are offered at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm via Zoom. Together, we can spread hope and save lives.
23 days ago, NPS Communications
Poster for Norman Public Schools' mental health series. It reads "What Parents Need to Know About Suicide Prevention."
Our ExpandED teachers are looking forward to meeting families at our Back to School Night tomorrow, Wednesday August 26, from 6-8 PM. Our staff will be in the Dimensions Academy gym, located at 809 N Findlay Ave. Come learn how to complete your classes, receive tech help, meet your NPS teachers, and learn more about our virtual program! We will also have presentations about senior requirements at 6:30 and 7:30 PM.

We look forward to seeing you there!
29 days ago, ExpandED
Back to School Night
Calling all fifth graders!
Interested in learning to play a string instrument? Norman Public Schools is offering beginning orchestra classes in violin, viola, cello and bass for all interested fifth grade students!

Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, and meet Monday-Thursday during the school day. Each class is 30 minutes.

Parents and students are also invited to a special Orchestra Parent Information Night on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Center for Arts and Learning, 3801 Journey Parkway, where you can meet the orchestra teachers, ask questions and learn more about renting an instrument.

String instruments come in different sizes, and teachers will help students find the right fit when classes begin.

Give your fifth grader the opportunity to discover the joy of making music!
about 1 month ago, NPS Communications
A group of musicians are playing violins. They are seated, with musical scores in front of them.
Wash your car. Support Norman schools.

Club Car Wash is helping kick off the school year with its Back-to-School Fundraiser! From Aug. 28-30, $1 from every $5 wash at all three Norman Club Car Wash locations will benefit the Norman Public School Foundation.

It’s an easy way to get your car ready for the school year while giving back to NPS students and classrooms.

Plus, you can nominate a favorite teacher for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card!

Learn more: https://clubcarwash.com/csp?id=ccw_back_to_school
about 1 month ago, NPS Communications
White background with text and a logo. "$5 WASH SCHOOL FUNDRAISER" in bold. Below, "CLEAN CAR, STRONGER SCHOOLS." Event details: August 28-30. Nominate a teacher for a $5,000 gift card.
Ready for Friday night football?

Season tickets for the 2026-27 football season are now available for both Norman North and Norman High! Choose from VIP Gold, Silver packages, Adult Season Passes and Punch Passes.
Get your tickets and get ready to cheer on our teams all season long!

Learn more and purchase your season tickets: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/.../page/season-tickets
about 1 month ago, NPS Communications
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Football player in black uniform catches a pass while jumping. Spectators in stands. White and black field lines.
Did you know? NPS has licensed mental health therapists right on campus! From anxiety to emotional regulation, they’re here to support students. Talk to your school counselor to learn more!
about 1 month ago, NPS Communications
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The first day of school will be here before we know it!

Check out this year's school supply lists and get a head start on your shopping.

Find the districtwide supply list for your elementary or middle school student.
High school students will receive class-specific supply lists once school begins.
A supply list for Dimensions Academy is also available.

Find your student's supply list here: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/page/school-supplies
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and we can't wait to see everyone back in our classrooms soon!
about 2 months ago, NPS Communications